"Repeat after me," he said.

"I promise I will get well, Dannie." "I promise I will get well, Dannie, if I can," said Mary.
"Na," said Dannie.

"That winna do.

Repeat what I said, and remember it is on the cross.

Life hasna been richt for ye, Mary, but if ye will get well, before the Lord in some way we will make it happier.